Joe Mihal
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| Position: | Tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | April 2, 1916 Homestead, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | September 18, 1979 (aged 63) Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 234 lb (106 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Emerson (IN) | ||||||
| College: | Purdue | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1939: 3rd round, 19th pick | ||||||
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Joseph Mihal (April 2, 1916 – September 18, 1979) was an American professional football player who was a tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for two seasons with the Chicago Bears. He was elected as a starter for the 1939 Chicago College All-Star Game. He was selected in the third round of the 1939 NFL draft.[1]

Mihal played for the Bears in their 73–0 victory over the Washington Redskins in the 1940 NFL Championship Game. He served in World War II for the United States Army.[2][3]
References
- ^ "1939 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "WW II Honor Roll". ProFootballHOF.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- ^ "Joe Mihal". ProFootballArchives.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
External links
- Joe Mihal at Find a Grave
- Career statistics from Pro Football Reference ·
